South Chicago Heights — Ch. 30 Fair Housing § 30-67
Hearings on complaint
Operative Text
Within 30 calendar days after administering agency referral, the adjudicative agency shall, upon due and reasonable notice to all parties, conduct a hearing on the complaint. All parties shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel, and shall have the right to call witnesses in their own behalf and to cross examine witnesses. All parties to the proceedings may apply to the adjudicative agency to have subpoenas issued in the name of the adjudicative agency. Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath or affirmation, and a transcript shall be made and filed in the office of the administrator. No fewer than three of the same members of the adjudicative agency must be present at all times. Only those members who have attended all hearings on a matter shall participate in the determination of the complaint.
Section 30-67 of South Chicago Heights Ch. 30 Fair Housing establishes the procedural framework for hearings on fair housing complaints. Once a complaint is referred to the adjudicative agency, a hearing must be held within 30 calendar days, with adequate notice given to all involved parties. The hearing is a formal proceeding: testimony is given under oath, a transcript is created and filed, and at least three agency members must be present throughout — with only those who attended every session eligible to vote on the outcome.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-67, property owners or managers named in a fair housing complaint should be aware that a formal hearing will be scheduled within 30 days of the agency referral. Compliant operators typically ensure they appear at all scheduled hearing sessions, since only parties who attend the full proceeding can fully participate, and they are entitled to bring legal counsel, call witnesses, and cross-examine opposing witnesses. Operators may also request that the adjudicative agency issue subpoenas to compel the appearance of relevant witnesses or production of documents.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 30-67 gives tenants who have filed a fair housing complaint the right to participate in a formal hearing, including the right to legal representation, the ability to call witnesses on their own behalf, and the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses presented by the other side. Tenants may also request that the adjudicative agency issue subpoenas to help gather evidence. Those who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to better understand how these procedural rights under § 30-67 can be exercised during the hearing process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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